Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Can an Employer Ask for Proof of Disability?

If you are someone with a disability, several laws in America protect you from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. The most well-known is the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in housing, employment, transportation and government programs. If your employer asks you about your disability, including requests for… read more

Does the ADA Protect Against Mental Disabilities?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination. The ADA prohibits disability-related discrimination in the workplace, in public places, in schools, and in the transportation industry. The ADA’s goal is to give individuals with disabilities the same opportunities as people without disabilities have. Disabilities under… read more